Parenting Teenagers (12-18) Support Group

This community is focused on the joys, challenges and concerns faced by parents of teenagers (12 to 18 year olds). The major areas of child development include: physical development, perception and sensory development, communication and language development, cognitive development, emotional development and social development.

Depressed son & meds

My 16 1/2 yr old son was dianosed with depression 3 yrs ago. He was put on zoloft, started with 50 mgs, then went to 75, then 100. Last yr wellbutrin 150 mgs was added. Still having problems. Changed drs last month, she increased his zoloft to 125 for 1 wk, then to 150, which he's been at for 2 wks. He hasn't been feeling right, he's lethargic. He's missed a lot of school. I am waiting for his dr to call me back. Does anyone have any experience with these kinds of meds for teens? This doesn't seem to be working.

What medication works well with one person, may not work well with another. My son (now 18) was initially given 10mg. of Lexapro (last year) that put into a suicidal state. He was on the edge anyway, but the medication made it worse. In the hospital his new doctor switched him to Zoloft (150mg) and he is doing very well, emotionally. It took a solid 6 months, gradually increasing the dosage but he eventually got to a theuraputic state. The only problem he has now, however, is getting up in the morning. I don't know if it's the meds or just being a teen. Question: Why was Welbutrin added? How long has he been on the Zoloft?

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